Atasha Codginton , LMHC

Atasha Codginton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with three years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and navigate relationship and family challenges, including parenting concerns and support for parents of children with special needs. Her work also addresses issues such as self-esteem, abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

Atasha approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients can build on existing strengths to address what feels difficult or overwhelming. Seeking therapy is framed as a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, and Atasha offers encouragement and practical support throughout that process.

Clients can expect a therapist who uses evidence-informed methods and tailors interventions to individual goals and cultural context. Atasha emphasizes empowerment, practical coping strategies, and clearer communication within families and relationships. Her practice in New York integrates these perspectives to help people reduce distress and strengthen meaningful connections.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Atasha draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and strengths, creating a collaborative space for personal insight and growth - it is well suited for clients working on self-esteem, life purpose, and navigating family or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or compulsive behaviors, offering practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Atasha works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and to select or combine methods that fit each situation. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to address relationship strain, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, or other concerns listed in her practice focus.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions from home or between obligations. These formats support consistent contact with licensed professionals and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that match their schedules and communication styles.